Indian Polity Quiz - Parliamentary Procedures
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Who presides over joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament?

  • President of India (correct)
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • An MP nominated by the President

    • Who appoints the Governor of a State?

  • The Council of Ministers
  • The Chief Minister
  • The Prime Minister
  • The President (correct)

    • Which institution is empowered to suspend the operation of Fundamental Rights?

  • President (correct)
  • Parliament
  • The Cabinet
  • Supreme Court

    • What is the normal term of office for a Governor?

    <p>4 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At whose advice can the President dissolve Lok Sabha before the completion of its tenure?

    <p>Advice of the Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age of offence for child abuse as mentioned under the IT Act, 2000?

    <p>18 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the gradual change or transformation from one thing to another?

    <p>Grooming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do malwares, denial of service attacks, and hacking categorize as?

    <p>Cyber Terrorism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the statement 'Cyber stalking involves following a person’s movements online by posting messages' true or false?

    <p>True (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The punishment for identity theft involving the use of electronic signatures is how long?

    <p>Three years imprisonment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intellectual property (IP) includes which of the following?

    <p>Creations of the mind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is intellectual property protected by law?

    <p>All of the options (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exclusive right granted for an invention called?

    <p>Patent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution pertains to Freedom of Residence?

    <p>19 (1) (e) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of including Directive Principles in the Constitution?

    <p>Welfare state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which Articles are the Directive Principles of State Policy detailed in the Constitution?

    <p>Articles 36-51 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct regarding the nature of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>It is a written Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age does the Directive Principles state that free and compulsory education should be provided up to?

    <p>14 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble of the Constitution of India aim to secure?

    <p>Dignity of the individual and unity of the nation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly reflects the meaning of secularism?

    <p>The State has no recognized religion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual emphasized that any system of Government must be acceptable to the people?

    <p>Jawaharlal Nehru (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be employed in factories or mines?

    <p>18 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a Presidential proclamation remain in force?

    <p>Till the President revokes it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Indian Constitution reflects the ideals of its framers?

    <p>Preamble (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which article is the doctrine of Double jeopardy mentioned?

    <p>Article 20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which right has been removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and is now a constitutional right?

    <p>Right to Property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assertion and reason relationship is correct regarding the borrowed features of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly matches Assertion and Reason regarding secularism in India?

    <p>Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a person do if they believe their Fundamental Rights have been infringed?

    <p>Approach the Supreme Court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the right to circulate?

    <p>It encompasses both content and the volume of circulation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause of the Indian Constitution is related to the right to freedom of expression?

    <p>19 (1) A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Right to Freedom of Association is guaranteed by which clause of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>19 (1) B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly represents the Right to Freedom of Association?

    <p>It encompasses both forming and refusing membership in associations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recognized as both a Human Right and a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?

    <p>Right to Education (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Indian Constitution enumerates the fundamental duties of Indian citizens?

    <p>Article 51A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is India referred to as a republic?

    <p>Since the Constitution is based on people's will. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is true?

    <p>It allows for an independent judiciary. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a ground for disqualification of a member of Parliament?

    <p>If he defects and commits an offence under anti-defection law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum permissible life of an ordinance issued by the President under Article 123?

    <p>6 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the President's power to issue pardons under Article 72?

    <p>The President can remit any sentence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Council of State?

    <p>Vice-President of India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Article 72, the President cannot do which of the following?

    <p>Declare a person innocent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a provision related to the power of pardon by the President?

    <p>Can commute any sentence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the office of Governor is true?

    <p>The Governor can impose state emergency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of disqualification of a member of Parliament, who shall the President consult?

    <p>Election Commission of India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Questions and Answers

    • Question 1: What is the basis of Parliament's power to modify rights applicable to forces?
      • Article 33
    • Question 2: How do Directive Principles differ from Fundamental Rights?
      • Directives are not justiciable rights
      • Directives need legislation for implementation
      • Courts cannot compel government action on Directives
    • Question 3: What are the correct interpretations of Directive Principles' utility?
      • Principles can cause hardship to individuals, but are upheld for community good
      • Prohibition of liquor manufacture/sale under Article 47 supersedes any right
    • Question 4: What kinds of justice does Article 38 mention?
      • Social, Economic, and Political
    • Question 5: What are the aims of the State's policy, per Article 39?
      • Ensure equal means of livelihood for all citizens (men and women)
      • Distribute resources for community well-being
      • Implement equal pay for equal work
    • Question 6: What directive principles are the Supreme Court's focus for children's welfare?
      • Children shouldn't be involved with hazardous jobs
      • They/families should have support for quality life
      • Employers of children must follow child labor laws/requirements
    • Question 7: What articles are about the right to work, education, and public support?
      • Article 40
      • Article 41
      • Article 42
    • Question 8: What are the truths regarding right to education?
      • States must uphold the right to education by allocating seats or using a fair admission process.
      • State actions providing educational facilities must comply with equality under Article 14.
    • Question 9: What articles talk about living wages for workers?
      • Article 43
      • Article 43A
      • Article 42
    • Question 10: Which article mentions a uniform civil code?
      • Article 44
    • Question 11: Which article addresses early childhood care and education?
      • Article 45
    • Question 12: What duties does Article 47 put on the State?
      • Providing adequate nutrition, living standards, and public health improvements.
      • Allowing local authorities to approach state government for financial/loan support for improving public health
    • Question 13: Which articles are related to Fundamental Duties?
      • Article 51A
    • Question 14: Which amendment act added Fundamental Duties?
      • 42nd Amendment Act
    • Question 15: What are the correct statements regarding Fundamental Duties?
      • Fundamental Duties are not enforceable in a court of law
      • State implementation of duties must follow constitutional guidelines
    • Question 16: What are the directives issued by the Supreme Court regarding the environment?
      • Educational institutions to educate on environmental protection
      • Free/low-cost books on protecting and improving nature
      • Teacher training courses 
    • Question 17: What are the characteristics of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution?
      • Fundamental Rights are subject to reasonable restrictions
    • Question 18: Which article protects the right to constitutional remedies?
      • Article 32
    • Question 19: Which fundamental right is violated when a child works in a factory?
      • Right to Equality (Right against exploitation)
    • Question 20: Which articles cover the right to freedom of religion?
      • Article 25 to 28
    • Question 21: Which sources inspired the Directive Principles?
      • Irish Constitution
      • Canadian Constitution
    • Question 22: When were Fundamental Rights added to the Constitution?
      • Original part of the Constitution
    • Question 23: Which amendment highlighted Directive Principles?
      • 42nd Amendment
    • Question 24: In which clauses is Freedom of Residence stated?
      • Article 19 (1) (e)
    • Question 25: What goals do Directive Principles aim to achieve?
      • Individual liberty
      • Political liberty
      • Democratic values
      • Welfare state
    • Question 26: Which articles in the Constitution describe Directive Principles of State Policy?
      • Articles 36 to 51
    • Question 27: What are the correct descriptions of the Indian Constitution?
      • The Constitution is written
      • The Constitution is largely based on the Government of India Act of 1935
    • Question 28: What is the maximum age for free and compulsary education under Directive Principles?
      • 14 years
    • Question 29: What are the goals of the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
      • Fundamental rights to all individuals
      • Dignity to the individual, and national unity/integrity
    • Question 30: How many fundamental freedoms are there under Article 19?
      • Eight
    • Question 31: What does "Justice, social, economic, and political" pertain to?
      • Preamble of the Indian Constitution
    • Question 32: What does "Secularism" mean in the Indian Constitution?
      • State has no recognized religion
      • Treats all religions equally
      • Regulates man's relationship with God
    • Question 33: Which leader stated that any government must adhere to the temper and acceptance of the people? 
      • Jawaharlal Nehru
    • Question 34: Which is a fundamental duty of citizens?
      • Protect national monuments
    • Question 35: Which one of the listed options is odd? 
      • Right to Property
    • Question 36: What is true about the Preamble?
      • Part of the Constitution
    • Question 37: Which feature is not borrowed from the United Kingdom?
      • Written Constitution
    • Question 38: Which country is where the concept of judicial review originates from?
      • The United States of America
    • Question 39: What articles pertain to the involuntary acquisition of foreign citizenship?
      • Article 5, 7, 8, or 9
    • Question 40: Which groups are included under "every person" in Article 5? 
      • Prisoners and members of the Armed Forces
      • All persons who reside within the Indian territory
    • Question 41: What is incorrect in the article regarding migrant citizenship?
      • The person was registered as a citizen of India.
    • Question 42: What rights are secured under Article 32?
      • Limited to State action only
      • Protects against actions by private persons
      • Protects against conduct by foreigners
    • Question 43: In which part of the Indian Constitution are Fundamental Rights outlined?
      • Part III
    • Question 44: What organizations are included in the concept of "State" in Article 12?
      • Railway Board
      • Electricity Board
      • Judiciary
      • Universities
    • Question 45: Which part of the Indian Constitution is considered the Soul?
      • Preamble
    • Question 46: How many Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment?
      • Ten
    • Question 47: What is the truth regarding pre-constitution laws under Article 13 (1)?
      • Those inconsistent with fundamental rights become void from the commencement of the Constitution
    • Question 48: What does Article 13(2) include/not include?
      • Does not include a law that amends the Constitution
    • Question 49: When was the controversial 42nd Amendment passed?
      • 1976
    • Question 50: Article 14 guarantees what?
      • Equal protection of law to all person living in India
    • Question 51: When was Chapter 4A added to the Constitution?
      • 1976
    • Question 52: Which rights are extended to protect certain freedoms?
      • Right to Assemble (peacefully without arms)
      • Right to form associations or unions
      • Right to Move freely through the territory of India
    • Question 53: What are the correct statements about Article 19?
      • Article 19 rights are not for those who are not citizens of India
      • If citizenship is terminated by law, Article 19 rights are not available
      • National awards do not violate Article 19's principles
    • Question 54: How many times has financial emergency been declared?
      • Three times
    • Question 55: Which of the provisions describe the aspects of the freedom of the Press?
      • The right to publish one's own views/opinions and those of correspondents. -Right to circulate material/publications (including volume/quantity) -Right to require newspaper to reduce space for ads to keep price affordable
    • Question 56: What clauses guarantee the Right to Freedom of Association? 
      • Article 19(1)(c)
    • Question 57: Which statements about the Right to Freedom of Association are true?
      • Association/group formation includes starting, continuing, or leaving an association
      • Members/composition of association cannot be altered without consent
    • Question 58: What is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution that is also a human right? 
      • Right to Equality
    • Question 59: What article lists the Fundamental Duties?
      • Article 51A
    • Question 60: Which articles define India as a republic?
      • Article 50 a and b
    • Question 61: What is the basis of India's republican form of government?
      • The head of state is not a hereditary monarch and the constitution rests on the will of the people
    • Question 62: What is true about India's constitutional structure?
      • Constitution does not have a strict separation of powers
      • Constitution establishes an independent judiciary
      • The preamble is enforceable in court
    • Question 63: Where does sovereignty reside in India? 
      • In the people of India
    • Question 64: Which statement correctly matches the feature of the Constitution?
      • Democratic: The Constitution does not recognize legal supremacy of any other country.
    • Question 65: Which statement accurately describes applying Directive Principles?
      • These principles are important for governance, application in law, and decision making (but not justiciable in court)
    • Question 66: When was the Constitution of India adopted?
      • January 26, 1950
    • Question 67: Which fundamental rights cannot be suspended during a national emergency?
      • Articles 20 and 21
    • Question 68: Which article governs the amendment procedure of the Constitution?
      • Article 368
    • Question 69: Why is the preamble helpful in constitutional interpretation?
      • The preamble describes the objective and aims of the Constitution
      • It provides guidance and helps in resolving ambiguity
    • Question 70: Under which article is a financial emergency proclaimed?
      • Article 360
    • Question 71: Which articles list Fundamental Rights?
      • Articles 12 to 35
    • Question 72: Which part of the Constitution includes the idea of a welfare state? 
      • Preamble
    • Question 73: Which part of the Constitution describes Fundamental Duties?
      • Part IVA
    • Question 74: Which article abolished untouchability?
      • Article 17
    • Question 75: When can the President proclaim National Emergency?
      • Upon the advice of the Council of Ministers (headed by the Prime Minister)
    • Question 76: From which countries were the Fundamental Duties borrowed?
      • American Constitution
      • Irish Constitution
    • Question 77: Which part of the Indian Constitution addresses the Union and its Territory?
      • Part II
    • Question 78: In what part of the Indian Constiution do Gandhian ideals appear?
      • Directive Principles
    • Question 79: Article 38(3) talks about which values?
      • Social, economic and political justice
    • Question 80: Who decides the boundaries of Indian States?
      • Parliament
    • Question 81: How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finalize the Constitution? 
      • 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days
    • Question 82: How many Supreme Court judges have been impeached?
      • Zero
    • Question 83: Who is the current President of India?
      • Ram Nath Kovind
    • Question 84: Who was the first President of India?
      • Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    • Question 85: How many judges are present on the Indian Supreme Court?
      • 30 judges (plus the Chief Justice)
    • Question 86: Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
      • D.Y. Chandrachud
    • Question 87 to 92: (Too many questions to list out)
    • Question 93: What prevails when there’s a conflict between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
      • Directive Principles of state policy
    • Question 94: What is a necessary condition for institutions to be protected under Article 29?
      • Institutions must be established by a religious or linguistic minority
    • Question 95: Is the Right to move court for enforcement of fundamental rights itself a fundamental right?
      • Yes
    • Question 96: What does the preamble mean by "We the People of India"?
      • The Constitution is created by the entire nation
    • Question 97: Which Directive Principle is associated with Gandhian ideals?
      • Organization of village panchayats for local self-government
    • Question 98: Was the Chapter on Fundamental Rights modeled after the U.S. Consitution?
      • Yes
    • Question 99: What is the minimum age for employment in factories/mines?
      • 18
    • Question 100: For how long can a Presidential proclamation remain in effect?
      • For up to six months
    • Question 101: Which part of the constitution best reflects the minds/ideals of the framers?
      • The Preamble
    • Question 102: What article refers to the double jeopardy doctrine?
      • Article 20
    • Question 103: Which right has been taken away (was part of Fundamental Rights, and now is just a constitutional right)?
      • Right to Property
    • Question 104: What is true about the constitution borrowing concepts?
      • Constitution borrowing concepts from the UK (rule of law) is true, but rule of law is a broader concept than just one aspect of the UK Constitution
    • Question 105: What are the statements about Secularism in India which are true?
      • The state is neutral towards religion, and a uniform civil code is possible
    • **Question 106:**What are the statements about secularism that are true?
      • India's unity and fraternity are connected to India being a secular state that protects all religions equally.
    • Question 107: Regarding fundamental rights, what statements are correct?
      • The right to approach the Supreme Court for infringement on fundamental rights is true, and fundamental rights are justiciable
    • Question 108: Concerning Directive Principles, which statements are correct?
      • The affected party cannot ask the court for violation of Directive Principles of State Policy. (because this policy is not justiciable)
    • Question 109-110: (Too many questions to list out)
    • Question 11 to 80 (Too many to list out individually)

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